Global Director of Intimates Merchandise Planning

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 152,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret International is seeking a Director of Planning to lead the merchandise planning team across global markets. You will drive the order/buy process, coordinate with Merchants, Finance, Marketing, Store Operations, Sourcing, and Demand Planning to hit financial targets and optimize inventory and markdowns.

You will translate assortment strategies into aligned buys, manage comprehensive plans, and guide pricing and events to maximize growth and margin realization across multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years of merchandise and demand planning experience.
• 5+ years of retail management experience; international exposure is a plus.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven leadership in ambiguous situations with strong communication.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills.
• Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Familiar with forecasting methodologies and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Merchandise Planning for Victoria’s Secret International, aligning plans with finance, marketing, and stores.
• Develop and manage comprehensive sales, margin, and inventory plans across regions.
• Lead category planning, pricing strategies, events, and markdowns to maximize growth and margin.
• Analyze historical trends, market data, and regional insights to inform strategy.
• Ensure global inventory processes and region-specific deployments meet budgets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize in-region inventory availability.
• Review weekly sales, demand, and inventory to drive performance improvements.
• Lead multi-time zone teams and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skills

Merchandise Planning

Demand Planning

Replenishment

Management Experience

International Experience

Multitasking

Leadership under Ambiguity

Communication

Relationship Building

Business Acumen

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Forecasting Methods

Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Leadership

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PPT)

MicroStrategy Reporting

Planning Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office Suite

MicroStrategy Reporting

Job description

Victoria’s Secret International is seeking a Director of Planning to lead the merchandise planning team across global markets. You will drive the order/buy process, coordinate with Merchants, Finance, Marketing, Store Operations, Sourcing, and Demand Planning to hit financial targets and optimize inventory and markdowns.

You will translate assortment strategies into aligned buys, manage comprehensive plans, and guide pricing and events to maximize growth and margin realization across multiple